[nrv-hams] Fwd: Future of MOM

[dannywylam at gmail.com]

Here is an update on Mountains of Misery. I don’t know anymore than what is in the email.
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> From: Anne Jones <racer15 at triadventure.com>
> Date: February 25, 2019 at 5:33:57 PM EST
> To: Beth Kipp <beth at matweb.com>, Danny Wylam <dannywylam at gmail.com>, Kathy Rohr <krohr at vt.edu>, Kevin Sterne <ksterne at vt.edu>, Kim Oliver <Kim.m.oliver at gmail.com>, LynnePoncho Krulich <lkrulich at comcast.net>, Ted Harris <hrtho at aol.com>, David Kramer <kramer.david.e at gmail.com>, Lisa Garcia <lkgarcia2011 at gmail.com>, Magda Kanska <magdogniew at msn.com>
> Subject: Future of MOM
> 
> So, I met with the NRVBA Board last week to discuss the future of MOM. 
> 
> Their thoughts are:
> 
> To change the course and not finish at Mt. Lake...which eliminates a lot of expense, no 460 crossing, no moving bikes down, shuttling people, etc. I think its a great idea. The course will now basically be the Double Metric Course, start and end in Newport and still have quite a few epic climbs (3 for sure).
> 
> To add shorter distances...a 60ish mile route and a 37ish mile route...the 60 is basically the old MOM course without the Mt. Lake finish, the little loop past New Castle and Clover Hollow. The 37 goes out and back on 42 with a small alternate loop for part of the way back. They are good courses.
> 
> To reduce the number of State Police considerably. We'll see how that goes...
> 
> To move the ride to a Fall date. The plan is to try a "test ride" this fall with club members and friends to get a better idea of what is needed with regards to SAG, Rest Stops, the Date, traffic/bike control, etc.
> 
> At that time the Board plans to revisit the idea and make a final decision on when to have the event, who will direct it (if anyone), etc.
> 
> If it does happen to become a Fall ride there is a good chance TriAdventure will not be involved. The fall is pretty hectic for Kim and I and most of you. We will discuss after they figure things out. 
> 
> I think the remaking of MOM with the one course, shorter rides, etc is a great idea and I think the ride will "blow up" for several years should it become a regular on the calendar, and should things be handled correctly.
> 
> If any of you want to be involved, either this fall or in the future should the ride not be with TriAdventure, go for it. You are all excellent at what you do and can make a huge difference in the event no matter when or where it is. Hopefully, we can figure out a way to keep TriAdventure involved...
> 
> Thanks again for all of your help, dedication, blood, sweat and tears. You are an amazing team and I wouldn't want anyone else to be taking care of our events.
> 
> Rest up, spring is coming!
> 
> Anne
> 
> 
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> Anne Jones
> TriAdventure Multisport Coaching & Fitness
> racer15 at triadventure.com
> 540-230-3019
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